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KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
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Product features Back view LCD Record/OK Delete Stop Volume/Zoom Tripod socket ii Recording mode Review mode/ Slow motion Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Video/picture size Strap post www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view LCD Record/OK Delete Stop Volume/Zoom Tripod socket ii Recording mode Review mode/ Slow motion Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Video/picture size Strap post www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Understanding the status icons Recording status Recording icons Video length Zoom indicator Mode Elapsed time Volume Playback icons Video/picture number Card is inserted Battery level Video length No card is inserted DC power (plugged in) Direction/Speed Indicator www.kodak.com/go/support iii
Product features Understanding the status icons Recording status Recording icons Video length Zoom indicator Mode Elapsed time Volume Playback icons Video/picture number Card is inserted Battery level Video length No card is inserted DC power (plugged in) Direction/Speed Indicator www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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... batteries 1 Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card 2 Connecting the strap 3 2 Using your camera 4 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the date/time 4 Recording ...5 Playing videos 6 Playing back on a TV 7 Using the optional remote control 8 Transferring, editing, sharing online 9 Accessing settings 10 3 Getting help 11 Getting help on the Web 11 Getting help on the telephone 12 4 Troubleshooting 13 5 Appendix 15 Specifications 15 Safety ...16 Care and maintenance 17 Warranty...18 Regulatory compliance 20 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
... batteries 1 Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card 2 Connecting the strap 3 2 Using your camera 4 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the date/time 4 Recording ...5 Playing videos 6 Playing back on a TV 7 Using the optional remote control 8 Transferring, editing, sharing online 9 Accessing settings 10 3 Getting help 11 Getting help on the Web 11 Getting help on the telephone 12 4 Troubleshooting 13 5 Appendix 15 Specifications 15 Safety ...16 Care and maintenance 17 Warranty...18 Regulatory compliance 20 iv www.kodak.com/go/support
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Do not submerge your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera is water resistant-it is plugged in liquid. Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 Lights are on while the charger is not waterproof. 1 Setting up your camera in . (Charge for approximately 12 hours.) Compatible • KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000 KODAK Batteries • KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3 • KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
Do not submerge your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera is water resistant-it is plugged in liquid. Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 Lights are on while the charger is not waterproof. 1 Setting up your camera in . (Charge for approximately 12 hours.) Compatible • KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000 KODAK Batteries • KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3 • KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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optional 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Setting up your camera Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more videos/pictures. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way;
optional 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on the camera. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Setting up your camera Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more videos/pictures. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way;
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Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Use the optional remote control see page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Recording Using your camera When you turn on the camera, it's ready to take videos. (OK) Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Choose a mode: • HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) • HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) • Still (3 MP pictures) • VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) NOTE: To take even more videos, insert an SD or SDHC Card.
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Use the optional remote control see page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support 5 Recording Using your camera When you turn on the camera, it's ready to take videos. (OK) Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Choose a mode: • HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) • HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) • Still (3 MP pictures) • VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) NOTE: To take even more videos, insert an SD or SDHC Card.
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While paused, press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. Using your camera Playing videos Review button (press again for thumbnails, timeline) (OK) Play/Pause Stop video playback Delete the current or all videos/pictures Volume Previous/next video During playback, press to forward/ reverse one frame at a time. To use the optional remote control, see page 8. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
While paused, press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. Using your camera Playing videos Review button (press again for thumbnails, timeline) (OK) Play/Pause Stop video playback Delete the current or all videos/pictures Volume Previous/next video During playback, press to forward/ reverse one frame at a time. To use the optional remote control, see page 8. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
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www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 7 Save battery power To save battery power, use the optional AC adapter to power the camera. Playing back on a TV HDMI cable (for HD quality) Using your camera AV cable (for VGA quality) To set Video Out (NTSC/PAL), see page 10.
www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 7 Save battery power To save battery power, use the optional AC adapter to power the camera. Playing back on a TV HDMI cable (for HD quality) Using your camera AV cable (for VGA quality) To set Video Out (NTSC/PAL), see page 10.
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Remove the tab to start/stop recording, take a picture, and review videos and pictures. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to activate the battery Using the remote control Delete Stop Mode Selector (Video/Still) Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK Review Mode Volume/Zoom 8 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support
Remove the tab to start/stop recording, take a picture, and review videos and pictures. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to activate the battery Using the remote control Delete Stop Mode Selector (Video/Still) Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK Review Mode Volume/Zoom 8 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support
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.... Video and pictures from the Zx1 Camera can then transfer and share videos. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect, then turn on the camera. 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based PC, follow the prompts to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube™ and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for Kodak Software. Get ArcSoft product support www...
.... Video and pictures from the Zx1 Camera can then transfer and share videos. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect, then turn on the camera. 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based PC, follow the prompts to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube™ and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for Kodak Software. Get ArcSoft product support www...
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... displayed at the top of the Settings screen. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Sounds ■ On ■ Off Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to access the Setup menu. formats the card. ■ NTSC ■ PAL CAUTION: Formatting deletes all videos/pictures. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Format SD/SDHC Card Deletes everything on , press any two buttons to a television or other external device. NOTE: The firmware version is on the card; Date/Time Set...
... displayed at the top of the Settings screen. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Sounds ■ On ■ Off Video Out Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to access the Setup menu. formats the card. ■ NTSC ■ PAL CAUTION: Formatting deletes all videos/pictures. Removing a card during formatting may damage the card. Format SD/SDHC Card Deletes everything on , press any two buttons to a television or other external device. NOTE: The firmware version is on the card; Date/Time Set...
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... www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zx1downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures www.kodak...
... www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zx1downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics digital pictures www.kodak...
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... card reader. ■ The memory card is either unrecognized by the device, or is nearly full. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ An error may have occurred while formatting the card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. ■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Charge the batteries. ■ Internal memory is full. www.kodak...
... card reader. ■ The memory card is either unrecognized by the device, or is nearly full. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ An error may have occurred while formatting the card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. ■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Charge the batteries. ■ Internal memory is full. www.kodak...
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... & Repair. optional remote control. ■ Ensure batteries are jumpy, not stable. ■ Use a tripod or mini tripod to the TV input(s). ■ Ensure TV menu settings are blurry. ■ Ensure lens is clean of fingerprints. ■ Ensure subject is at least 70 cm (27 in.) from camera lens. Questions or problems ■ Visit www.arcsoft.com/support. Questions or problems with ARCSOFT Software. Troubleshooting Status Solution Camera will not work...
... & Repair. optional remote control. ■ Ensure batteries are jumpy, not stable. ■ Use a tripod or mini tripod to the TV input(s). ■ Ensure TV menu settings are blurry. ■ Ensure lens is clean of fingerprints. ■ Ensure subject is at least 70 cm (27 in.) from camera lens. Questions or problems ■ Visit www.arcsoft.com/support. Questions or problems with ARCSOFT Software. Troubleshooting Status Solution Camera will not work...
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... .); 640 x 240 pixels Image Storage-128 MB internal memory (approximately 10 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes); optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported size: 32 GB SDHC (class 6 recommended). 5 Appendix Specifications Image Sensor-1/4.5-type, 1.6 MP, CMOS Lens-4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus Zoom-2X digital LCD-5 cm (2 in .)-infinity Aperture-f/2.8 White Balance-Auto Exposure-Auto Shutter Speed-Auto File Format-Still: JPEG (2048 x 1536...
... .); 640 x 240 pixels Image Storage-128 MB internal memory (approximately 10 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes); optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported size: 32 GB SDHC (class 6 recommended). 5 Appendix Specifications Image Sensor-1/4.5-type, 1.6 MP, CMOS Lens-4.1 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus Zoom-2X digital LCD-5 cm (2 in .)-infinity Aperture-f/2.8 White Balance-Auto Exposure-Auto Shutter Speed-Auto File Format-Still: JPEG (2048 x 1536...
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... to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to cool; Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of the airline. ■ When removing batteries, allow them to qualified service personnel. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /support Appendix Speaker-Yes I/O Interface-USB 2.0 (high speed); AV output Tripod Mount-1/4-in .) Weight-110 g (3.9 oz) without...
... to shock and/or electrical or mechanical hazards. KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to cool; Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of the airline. ■ When removing batteries, allow them to qualified service personnel. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go /support Appendix Speaker-Yes I/O Interface-USB 2.0 (high speed); AV output Tripod Mount-1/4-in .) Weight-110 g (3.9 oz) without...
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... third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Repair, replacement, or refund of purchase will , at your expense, to the authorized service facility for warranty repair. Proof of the date of the purchase price are warranted for the Product provided...
... third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak's operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as any necessary adjustments and/or replacement parts. Repair, replacement, or refund of purchase will , at your expense, to the authorized service facility for warranty repair. Proof of the date of the purchase price are warranted for the Product provided...
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...KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device...instructions, may cause undesired operation. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support However, there is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user...installed or used in a residential installation. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used...
...KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device...instructions, may cause undesired operation. 20 www.kodak.com/go/support However, there is connected; 4) consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user...installed or used in a residential installation. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used...
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... E editing videos, 9 H help, Web links, 11 K Kodak Web sites, 11 L lens, cleaning, 17 loading batteries, 1 www.kodak.com/go/support M maintenance, camera, 17 memory card, loading, 2 P playing a video, 6 playing on a TV, 7 R recording, 5 recycling, disposal, 18 remote control, 8 repair, 11 S saving battery power, 7 SD/SDHC card loading, 2 service and support telephone numbers, 12 setting date and time, 4 setting up the camera, 1 settings, 10 sharing online, 9 solving problems, 13 specifications, 15 support, technical, 12 T taking a video, picture, 5 telephone support, 12 time, setting, 4 tips...
... E editing videos, 9 H help, Web links, 11 K Kodak Web sites, 11 L lens, cleaning, 17 loading batteries, 1 www.kodak.com/go/support M maintenance, camera, 17 memory card, loading, 2 P playing a video, 6 playing on a TV, 7 R recording, 5 recycling, disposal, 18 remote control, 8 repair, 11 S saving battery power, 7 SD/SDHC card loading, 2 service and support telephone numbers, 12 setting date and time, 4 setting up the camera, 1 settings, 10 sharing online, 9 solving problems, 13 specifications, 15 support, technical, 12 T taking a video, picture, 5 telephone support, 12 time, setting, 4 tips...
